HR0117 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, An omphalocele is a birth defect that occurs early in pregnancy in which the abdominal wall does not close properly and some or most of the abdominal organs protrude into the umbilical cord; and

WHEREAS, It is estimated that a small omphalocele occurs in about one out of every 5,000 pregnancies and a large or giant omphalocele occurs in about one out of every 10,000 pregnancies; and

WHEREAS, An omphalocele may be isolated or may be associated with other defects or chromosomal abnormalities; and

WHEREAS, Despite the challenges a baby born with an omphalocele may face, many babies who are born with an omphalocele survive and go on to live happy, healthy lives; and

WHEREAS, Mothers of Omphaloceles (MOO) is a group of over 2,000 parents from around the world that was created to provide hope and information to families with babies diagnosed with an omphalocele; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize Mothers of Omphaloceles for their courageous efforts to advocate for their children and raise awareness that an omphalocele is a treatable condition; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize International Omphalocele Awareness Day celebrated annually on January 31 as part of Birth Defects Prevention Month; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we declare January 31, 2017 as Omphalocele Awareness Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mothers of Omphaloceles as an expression of our respect and esteem.